scan
Example Sentences
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Flock operates dozens of automated license plate readers, which allow authorities to scan for vehicles that have been reported stolen or are registered to known fugitives, tracking their movements throughout the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
A biopsy revealed cancer, and then after a MRI scan she was told she had stage four metastatic breast cancer.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Polls show that over 1 million job seekers used AI in 2025 to scan their resumes for keywords, or even to write their resumes or cover letters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
A competitor, Prenuvo, promises “the full picture of your health” through magnetic resonance imaging starting at $1,199 for a scan and core membership plan.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
After doing a thorough scan, I determine that Guardian was indeed correct that this is an ideal location for Fly’s first flight.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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